Eastern Europe Cycling Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

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• Hike along lush trails from the top of Mt Vogel, within Triglav National Park, looking down to the valley where the deep green forest meets the bright blue of the glacial Lake Bohinj.
• Cycle through mountain pastures beside the Radovljica River to a valley strewn with wildflowers.
• Trek through Bled to Vintgar Gorge across rapids, waterfalls and pools. Find your reflection in the sparkling water below from the boardwalk on the rock face.
• Explore picturesque Bled at your own pace – famous for its fairytale-like surroundings, including the lake with a church and medieval castle smack bang in the middle. Maybe go kayaking on the river or indulge in the iconic cream cake.
• Go whitewater rafting over the rugged rapids, gates and pools of the Soka River, taking in stunning alpine scenery as you follow your expert guides.

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• Follow the Danube downstream, passing romantic castles, small villages and lowland forests – the best way to see Eastern Europe is on two wheels!
• Cycle leafy paths away from the traffic of main roads and cities, from vibrant Vienna to cosmopolitan Bratislava and bohemian Budapest. Away from the tourists, you’ll have a better chance of connecting with local cultures!
• Spend some time at the domed Basilica of Esztergom – the biggest church in Hungary – and see how it’s reflected in the still waters of the Danube Bend. Then, make your way into Budapest and indulge in one of the steaming public baths.
• See the Roman remains at Carnuntum – one of Austria's most important archaeological sites. Wander the ruins and reconstructions and then hop back on your bike to the Slovak border.
• Straddle the borders of Hungary and Slovakia in the historic spa town of Komarom and soothe your sore muscles during one of the optional spa visits.

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• Cycle across the largest island of the Dalmatia region – Brac. With its cypress forests, orange and olive trees and glowing white pebble beaches, this area couldn’t be a more beautiful place to go riding.
• Soak up a full day to explore Hvar Island at your own pace – why not check out the Hvar Spanjola fortress, go on a short hike or relax by one of the sparkling bays, it’s up to you!
• Enjoy a group picnic and an optional wine tasting experience after your scenic ride through the verdant Peljesac isthmus – a hilly Croatian peninsula jutting into the Adriatic.
• Spend your days cycling and your nights relaxing. Treat yourself to harbourside dinners, tastings, traditional cuisines and famed local wines in Bol, Hvar and Korcula.
• Make your way to the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, and if you’ve got time, why not traverse to the top of Srd Hil and appreciate the view of Old Dubrovnik, its harbour and the azure Adriatic Sea.

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• Explore Romania by bike, cycling through ancient villages and mountainous landscapes
• Ride through rural Transylvania to the village of Viscri, where King Charles owns a house
• Uncover the history of the nation in Saxon settlements, UNESCO-listed citadels and fortified churches
• Climb the old fort in Brasov to gaze over the town and 14th-century Black Church
• End the adventure in Bucharest, a culture-rich capital with museums and old streets to explore

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• Spectacular coastal cycling routes
• Explore the mainland and islands on two wheels
• Discover the Unesco city of Dubrovnik

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• Flat and flexible cycling along beautiful lakeside paths, wildflower fields, vineyards and cherry orchards
• Historical and cultural: Baroque churches, Gothic cathedrals, fairytale palaces, romantic castles
• Postcard-pretty villages, half-timbered, frescoed towns, cafe-lined waterfronts and stunning mountain views
• Wonderful flora and fauna en route, including kingfishers, cormorants and red-crested pochards.

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• Cycle along rivers, through forests and national parks
• Discover four history-steeped countries
• Enjoy Central European culture, cuisines, wines and beers

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• Gentle cycling on dedicated cycle paths alongside the Danube, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe
• Hilltop castles, Baroque palaces, historic abbeys, ornate monasteries
• Sunflower fields, vineyards, peach and apricot orchards
• Masses of culture: art galleries, Roman remains, 23,000-year-old sculptures
• Eclectic mix of hotels from 15th century convents to riverfront mansions